Environmental Consultant – Senior Level – Sediment Remediation Focus (Hybrid)

Barr•Minneapolis, MN

22h•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a senior engineer or geologist with specialized expertise in sediment remediation to support its Assessment and Remediation business unit and lead complex sediment remediation projects. The role includes leading remedial dredging programs and sediment investigations; developing conceptual site models, feasibility studies, and alternatives analyses; and performing remedial design, including capping, dredging, and bank stabilization. The consultant will coordinate structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, and water-quality evaluations and support permitting and implementation of sediment remedies. The position may involve managing multidisciplinary teams; preparing technical work plans, reports, design packages, and construction documentation; developing cost estimates and scopes of work; coordinating contractors during construction; monitoring field activities such as turbidity, structural movement, and geotechnical performance; and summarizing results for regulatory review. The role also involves engagement with regulators and stakeholders, including the U.S. EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state environmental departments, and local entities. The consultant may help lead business development by building client relationships, contributing to marketing campaigns, conducting outreach, developing project opportunities, contributing to proposals and presentations, networking, and sharing Barr’s sediment-remediation capabilities. The successful candidate will be a clear communicator and collaborative, proactive, and adaptable problem solver who demonstrates ownership, leadership, mentoring ability, attention to quality and detail, and commitment to trusted client relationships and teamwork. This hybrid position may be based in Barr’s Seattle, Washington; Minneapolis or Duluth, Minnesota; or Ann Arbor, Michigan, offices. It includes up to 10% travel, which may vary seasonally and over time, and may require periodic schedule adjustments to meet project needs. Work may take place on rough construction-site terrain, in facilities with limited accessibility or moving machinery, and at waste-disposal or hazardous-material cleanup sites. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required; safety training will be provided, and specific clients may request drug screening. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, or geological engineering; geology; hydrogeology; or a related discipline.
At least 10 years of relevant experience, including demonstrated experience in sediment remediation, dredging, feasibility studies, or sediment remedial design.
Registered Professional Engineer or Geologist, or ability to become registered within one year.
Strong computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets; familiarity with the Microsoft Suite.
Current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship by Barr now or in the future.
Willingness to travel up to 10% and periodically adjust personal schedule to meet project needs.
Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related discipline.
40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) certification.
Previous consulting experience, particularly in sediment remediation or waterfront and/or riverine systems.
Experience with sediment transport modeling, cap modeling, or construction-phase monitoring.
Registered certified consultant.

Responsibilities

Lead complex sediment investigations, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, and remedial design efforts.
Design and manage remedial dredging programs and develop site-specific remedies, including capping, dredging, and bank stabilization.
Develop conceptual site models and evaluate physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting sediment behavior.
Coordinate structural, geotechnical, hydraulic, water-quality, hydrology, and ecological evaluations.
Oversee multidisciplinary teams and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality.
Prepare technical work plans, reports, design packages, feasibility studies, cost estimates, scopes of work, and construction documentation.
Support permitting, stakeholder coordination, and implementation of sediment remedies.
Coordinate with contractors during construction and monitor field activities, including turbidity, structural movement, and geotechnical performance.
Integrate large datasets and develop creative, compliant, and constructible remediation strategies while anticipating technical, regulatory, and logistical challenges.
Summarize project results for regulatory review and communicate technical information to clients, contractors, regulators, and internal and external audiences.
Engage with regulatory agencies and stakeholders, including the U.S. EPA, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state environmental departments, and local entities.
Mentor and guide junior staff and support team members’ professional growth.
Identify and pursue sediment-remediation opportunities; contribute to proposals, marketing, client outreach, and presentations; and participate in professional networking.
Build and sustain relationships with clients, regulators, and internal teams, collaborating across disciplines to align technical approaches with client goals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock.
Annual bonus distribution plan and dividends to shareholders as part of the company’s profit distribution model.
Annual time and expense allowances for professional development.
Mentorship program and internal training opportunities.
Paid time off and holidays.
Paid family leave.
Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff for extra time worked.
Ergonomic analysis and equipment.
Personal Protective Equipment allowance.
Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities.
Coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities.